World Cup History
This South American country hosted and won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
What is Uruguay?
This Argentinian captain famously lifted the trophy in 2022 and holds the record for most World Cup match appearances.
Who is Lionel Messi?
This Brazilian icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest ever, is the only player to win three World Cups.
Who is Pelé?
This North American country, featuring cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York, is hosting the majority of the 2026 matches.
What is the United States?
The 2026 World Cup is historic for being co-hosted by this many countries.
What is three?
Due to World War II, the World Cup was not held during these two years.
What are 1942 and 1946?
The World Cup is held once every this many years.
What is four?
This Argentinian legend famously scored the "Hand of God" goal and the "Goal of the Century" against England in 1986.
Who is Diego Maradona?
Breaking tradition from the previous 32-team format, the 2026 tournament features an expanded field of this many teams.
What is 48?
This northern neighbor of the US is one of the hosts, with matches happening in Toronto and Vancouver.
What is Canada?
This European nation won its first and only World Cup on home soil in 1966, famously defeating West Germany in the final.
What is England?
This Portuguese superstar is the only man to score in five different World Cup tournaments, including a hat-trick against Spain in 2018.
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
This French superstar scored a hat-trick in the 2022 Final and won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
This major sport is the only one played in the FIFA World Cup.
What is soccer (or football)?
This southern neighbor of the US is hosting the tournament for a record third time.
What is Mexico?
In 2010, this country became the first African nation to host the World Cup.
What is South Africa?
This color card is shown by the referee to completely eject a player from the match.
What is a red card?
This English superstar and fashion icon captained his country at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and was famous for his crossing and free kicks.
Who is David Beckham?
Because of the expansion to 48 teams, a new knockout round has been added right after the group stage, known as the Round of this many.
What is 32?
Across the US, Mexico, and Canada, this is the total number of unique host cities welcoming the tournament.
What is 16?
This nation has won the most World Cup titles in history, lifting the trophy five times.
What is Brazil?
This country's men's team holds the record for participating in every single World Cup tournament ever played.
What is Brazil?
This legendary French midfielder led his team to victory in 1998 but was infamously sent off in the 2006 Final for a headbutt.
Who is Zinedine Zidane?
This iconic stadium in Mexico City will make history by becoming the first venue to host matches in three separate World Cups.
What is Estadio Azteca?
This major US metro area—frequently paired with its neighboring state, New Jersey—was selected to host the 2026 World Cup Final.
What is New York?